Create a Misty Forest Matte Painting in Photoshop
What you'll learn
- How to create a landscape matte painting of a misty forest environment using Photoshop
- Evolve photoreal matte painting techniques
- Master the Blocking Phase using photo assets
- How to improve your composition skills
- Complete a case study of a full project, step-by-step
Requirements
- Basic Photoshop knowledge
Description
This Misty Forest is a personal Digital Matte Painting with a full voiceover demo in Photoshop, step by step, 100% real project, no editing and cuts. We go through a real brainstorming, simulating real life project with briefing and references, clear direction and showcasing natural artistic struggles and fear being overcome as long as we move forward.
In this tutorial you´ll revealing the main 2D techniques and mindset used in a daily life of a senior matte painter creating photoreal DMPs in Photoshop. We´ll go together from start to finish. Moodboarding, researching and blocking to final touches. A step-by-step process of everything you need to know about seamless creation for the Invisible Art.
You will get:⠀
+9 HS voiceover video demo in Photoshop | 1.0x speed.⠀
15 video clips | mp4 format | English narration
Step-by-step classes focused on workflow mindset⠀
You will learn in 15 classes:
How to design a Misty Forest environment using Photoshop
Digital Matte Painting techniques
Create a photorealistic composition from scratch
How to organize your PSD files and export for comp
How to think about your design strategies and choose good assets
Photobashing fast photos for conceptual stage of production
Photoreal blending techniques for DMP
How to use advanced "blending techniques" like "blend if"⠀
How to seamlessly combine multiple photos with attention to detail
How to add atmosphere with painting skills and photo manipulation⠀
How to create realistic water reflection using blur, noise and displace
How to improve your composition skills
Pre-requirements:⠀
Basic Photoshop knowledge required⠀
Extras!
4K Wallpaper of the final artwork
Get all photo assets used at the project
Layer Breakdown and final PSD used at the creation
Who this course is for:
- Artists curious about concept art, illustration and matte painting techniques
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 5 Reviews
- 26 Students
- 17 Courses
Rafael Falconi, also known as the DMP Wizard (Bruxo do Matte Painting), is a Brazilian Senior Digital Artist, mentor and creative nomad with over 12 years of industry experience.
Renowned for his expertise in Matte Painting and Digital Art, Rafael has contributed to over 100 advertising campaigns and iconic projects like Free Fire, Black Mirror, and Pride. His collaborations extend to globally recognized brands and studios, including Globo Television and creative adward-winning powerhouses like Zombie Studios, Platinum FMD, Vetor Zero, and Roof Studios, where his Photoshop “witchcraft” transforms concepts into stunning Key Visuals.
Raised in the historical city of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Rafael’s artistic journey began in childhood, inspired by nature, NBA highlights, My Neighbor Totoro, and Street Fighter. His fascination with storytelling and design led him to graduate in Graphic Design at the Fine Arts School of UFRJ. There, he sharpened his foundational skills and created a fully illustrated adaptation of Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe as his capstone project.
Beyond advertising and entertainment, Rafael expanded his creative range through 2D Animation studies at AnimaMundi and work in scientific visualization and VFX. This multidisciplinary background fuels his dynamic approach, blending technical precision with bold artistry.
Today, Rafael shares his passion through mentorship, empowering aspiring digital artists worldwide to master their craft and thrive in the competitive worlds of Advertising, Film, and Games.